Patent Model - Improvement in Knitting-Machines
Object Detail
Maker and Role
James Branson, Patentee
Date
Mar 31 1874
Object Type
Media
Iron, wood
Dimensions
6 x 12 x 8" (15.2 x 30.5 x 20.3cm)
Description
Branson's patent "consists in the cam-cylinder cut away above the shoulder on which the needles rest, in combination with a sliding bar and other devices for moving the yarn-carrier from one side of the cams to the other when knitting straight fabrics..." (Patent Number 149,192)
Collection
The John A. Davidson Jr. Collection
Object No
2016.14.2a,b
Currently on Display
No
Maker Details